International Projects
Azerbaijan Technical University actively participates in various international research and educational projects, fostering global collaboration and enhancing institutional capacity.
Enhancement of internal quality assurance of education in teaching, learning and assessment in HEIs of Azerbaijan and Russia (IQAinAR)
Funded by
EU ERASMUS+ CBHE
Website
https://www.iqainar.org/The IQAinAR project aims to contribute to the enhancement and development of the internal quality assurance in HEIs in Azerbaijan in reference with international (EU) quality standards as benchmark while at the same time strengthening the HEIs towards local, regional and national policies and strategies implementation.
Project Tasks
- Benchmark analysis of the internal QA in HE in Europe
- Baseline study of the internal Quality Assurance (IQA) at local/regional level (AZ)
- Development and piloting internal Quality Assurance enhancement strategy in HEI (AZ)
- Creation of IQA Indicators (IQAI) and assessment scale
- Development of trainings programs and certification of HE experts in QA
- Creation and launching of online platform with open access for HEIs
AzTU Implementation
Survey was conducted among the students and results are being analyzed. Pilot indicators were assigned to AzTU and is being applied in one of the faculties of the university. Article was developed by the representatives of the university for dissemination of results.
Developing Research Capacity through Institutional Repositories Network in Azerbaijan (DIRNA)
Funded by
EU ERASMUS+ CBHE
Website
https://dirna.khazar.org/The project aims at building capacity in management of research output via establishing Open Access Institutional Repositories Network (OAIR).
Project Tasks
- Design and build capacity for development of 7 OAIRs
- Prepare training and teaching material meeting the local needs
- Scale-up the Khazar University IR to serve as a flexible central repository
- Maximize the visibility, use and impact of the scientific and academic output
- Provide access to teaching and learning materials on inclusive education for disabled person
- Produce or provide storage for the electronic publications of the Azerbaijani HEIs
AzTU Implementation
Study tours are organized to study best experience of Turkey, Italy and Norway partner institutions.
Enhancing Sustainable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Higher Education of Azerbaijan (ENGAGE)
Funded by
EU ERASMUS+ CBHE
Website
https://engage.edu.az/The general objective of the project is to enhance the entrepreneurial mindset and environment in higher education by integrating the entrepreneurship in governance, management and curriculum.
Project Tasks
- Establishment, restructuring and modernization of entrepreneurship and innovation center at AzTU
- Equipping the established center with the appropriate equipment
- Creation of a Working Group to analyse the current situation of entrepreneurial activities
- To support the development of benchmark methodology and questionnaire
- Organizing visits to partner universities from the EU to study best practices
- Development of a strategic plan for innovation and entrepreneurship
- Preparation of awarding rules for entrepreneurship in the HE system
AzTU Implementation
Kickoff meeting was held and duties and tasks of the project were discussed. Entrepreneurial experience of HEIs in Sweden, Estonia, Poland were studied.
AzTU Global Impact
Collaborating with international partners to drive innovation and excellence in higher education and research.
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